[@kingkonrad] You're right, I guess. At the moment, the future doesn't take precedence over the present. Most likely, Alyssa will attempt to discuss an alliance and Gris won't even show his face. After all, Alyssa does most of the actual ruling anyways.

Also, Henry the 6th ruled in the 1450s, and by 1492, Columbus stumbles upon that north american island. The renaissance might be closer than you think.